Chapter 70: Visiting as a Guest

  Since his grandfather's death, Xiao Ping had little contact with other relatives in the family, and even during holidays, they didn't often visit each other. Today he wasn't visiting others, but rather going to see his former landlord, Liu Jianguo and his wife. When Xiao Ping used to live in Chengzhong Village, Liu Jianguo and his wife took good care of him. Xiao Ping was never an ungrateful person, now that everything on the farm is on track, he naturally wanted to come back and visit this kind-hearted couple.

  Of course, Xiao Ping also wanted to see the gentle and kind Li Wanqing. Since returning to Chengzhong Village, Xiao Ping often thought of this slender and beautiful girl who smiled with eyes curved like a crescent moon. Especially that night in the bathroom, it was a glimpse that made him unforgettable until now. Xiao Ping returned to his former residence today, half of the reason is to see Li Wanqing.

  Today is Sunday, Liu Jianguo and his wife are at home. The couple sat at the door chatting. Looking at the small courtyard next to them that was gradually becoming desolate, Wang Fang suddenly sighed and said to her husband: "I'm a bit worried about Xiao Ping, he went to the suburbs alone to grow vegetables, I don't know how he's doing now."

  "It should be pretty good, right?" Liu Jianguo took a puff of smoke and said: "I heard that Xiao Ping's jade vegetables are selling very well in the city, several dozen yuan per kilogram, and they can't meet demand!"

  "Ah, knowing that everything is going well for this child, I can also be at ease." After hearing her husband's words, Wang Fang's mood improved slightly.

  Xiao Ping, who had just turned the corner, happened to overhear Liu Jianguo and his wife's conversation. Seeing that they still cared about him so much, he couldn't help but feel touched in his heart. He quickly quickened his pace and walked up to them, saying: "Uncle Liu, Aunt Wang, I'm back to see you!"

  Suddenly hearing Xiao Ping's voice, Liu Jianguo and his wife were both startled, and they quickly turned around to see Xiao Ping standing in front of them with a smile, and couldn't help but burst out laughing.

  Xiao Ping happily smiled at Liu Jianguo and his wife, first handing a tin box to Wang Fang: "Auntie Wang, this is a gift for you, it's nourishing medicinal herbs grown on our farm, don't think little of it."

  Xiao Ping said this was just a courtesy, this iron box of ginseng weighs over two kilograms and is worth over a million yuan even at the price Xiao Ping sells to pharmacies. However, Xiao Ping has always been someone who knows how to repay kindness, as Liu Jianguo's couple had taken good care of him before, so he didn't hesitate to give away such an expensive gift.

  Liu Jianguo and Wang Fang were ordinary people, how would they know that this box of tonic medicine would be worth so much money? Since Xiao Ping said it was produced by the farm, Wang Fang didn't think too much about it and casually took the box, saying: "Come on, come on, what else are you going to give me? You're really something, kid."

  "Good kid, haven't seen you for a few months, and you've put on some weight! " Liu Jianguo didn't mind what the young man had brought, he patted Xiao Ping's shoulder heavily and said: "Hmmm, looks like your body has fully recovered!"

  Wang Fang somewhat discontentedly asked Xiao Ping: "You've moved out for so long, why have you only come to see your Uncle Liu and me now?"

  "Heh, busy." Xiao Ping said with some embarrassment: "The farm is in its initial stages, there are too many messy things to deal with, I just had a spare moment so I came to see you guys."

  Liu Jianguo looked at Wang Fang with dissatisfaction and said: "A woman! A real man, of course, thinks that career is important. How can you not distinguish between what's important and what's not?"

  Wang Fang was not to be outdone, and immediately counterattacked: "You old codger, now you're spouting big theories one after another. What about men's careers being important? What about your career? I've never seen it!"

  "Liu Jianguo was so embarrassed by Wang Fang's words that he couldn't think of a comeback, and his old face quickly turned bright red."

  Seeing the two of them about to quarrel again, Xiao Ping hastily handed over the vegetables and eggs in his hands to Wang Fang: "Auntie Wang, these are all produced by my own farm, pure natural and non-polluting. Would you trouble yourself to make a few good dishes? It's been ages since I've had your cooking, it's really killing me."

  Wang Fang's attention was successfully diverted by Xiao Ping, who took the things in his hand and said: "Look at you, come on, what else do you have? I heard that this jade vegetable is very expensive! Oh, is this a sea bass? How can it be so big?"

  After several months of feeding, the bass bought by Xiao Ping have grown a lot. Now each one weighs about 7 or 8 kilograms on average, much larger than those sold in the market, no wonder Wang Fang was surprised.

  Xiao Ping smiled and said: "It's all thanks to me taking good care of them. I was planning to raise these fish until New Year's Eve to sell, but I'll scoop out two for you to taste the freshness."

  "With such a big fish, it will definitely sell for a good price during the New Year. Xiao Xiao, you're really thoughtful." Wang Fang nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Liu Jianguo with a serious face: "Just standing there watching? Come help me out in the kitchen!"

  Liu Jianguo smiled wryly at Xiao Ping and followed Wang Fang into the kitchen. Xiao Ping also tried to follow them into the kitchen, but was quickly stopped by Wang Fang: "What are you doing coming in here?"

  Xiao Ping said inexplicably: "I'm here to help too!"

  "Nonsense, you're a guest, what's the logic in asking guests to help out in the kitchen?" Wang Fang deliberately put on a stern face and said: "Don't you have time to go see Wan Qing? She's resting in her room today. When Auntie Wang finishes cooking, she'll naturally call for you, off you go!"

  Knowing that Wang Fang was intentionally saying so, Xiao Ping also didn't want to disappoint her kindness, and immediately smiled: "Then thank you, Auntie Wang! I'll be waiting for the food!"

  "Go, go!" Wang Fang sincerely wanted to match Xiao Ping and Li Wanqing, waving her hand for Xiao Ping to hurry up. However, she soon thought of something else and quickly pulled Xiao Ping aside, whispering: "By the way, I've noticed that Wanqing has been feeling down lately, like she's got something on her mind. You should find a chance to show some concern."

  "Understood, understood!" Knowing that Wang Fang was creating an opportunity for herself, Xiao Ping nodded repeatedly in agreement and then knocked on Li Wanqing's door.

  Just as Wang Fang said, Li Wanqing has indeed been worried about something these past two days. Today she finally got a rest and was lying in bed listening to music, so she didn't hear the sound of Xiao Ping and Liu Jianguo's conversation outside. Xiao Ping knocked on the door with a "bang bang" before Li Wanqing heard that someone was knocking, hastily removing her headphones and jumping down from the bed to open the door.

  "Who is it?" Li Wanqing asked curiously while running, wondering who would be knocking on the door.

  "Express delivery!" Xiao Ping deliberately pinched his throat and said: "Please sign for it!"

  "I haven't bought anything recently." Li Wanqing muttered to herself in confusion as she opened the door.

  When she saw that the person standing outside the door was not a courier, but Xiao Ping with a smile, her pretty face immediately flushed red, and she said in a somewhat flustered tone: "Ah... how is it you? How did you come?"

  After Xiao Ping moved out, they would still call each other. But Xiao Ping didn't tell Li Wanqing that he was coming today, no wonder she's so surprised.

  "Come see you." Looking at Li Wanqing who was slightly shy, Xiao Ping said on purpose: "What's wrong, not welcome?"

  "Of course, welcome." Li Wanqing subconsciously opened the door and said: "Come in and sit down!"

  Xiao Ping only realized after entering the room that this was actually his first time in Li Wanqing's bedroom. Although the room wasn't big, it was tidy and cozy, clearly belonging to a meticulous girl. However, what caught Xiao Ping's attention were two things hanging by the window.

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  Today is the third update, and it's also the last update of 2012. Seahorse wishes everyone a happy new year, may all your wishes come true, good health, and smooth sailing!